- Website
- helix-editor.com
About Helix
Helix is a post-modern text editor built for developers who edit code in the terminal. It combines multi-cursor editing, tree-sitter-powered syntax awareness, and language-server features to improve coding speed in SSH/tmux workflows.
Key Features
In practice, Helix helps you edit code directly in the terminal, leveraging trees and servers to speed routine tasks:
Multiple Selections
Core editing primitive that enables multiple cursors to edit several places at once, reducing repetitive changes and enabling concurrent edits.
Tree-sitter Integration
Builds robust, error-tolerant syntax trees for accurate highlighting, indent calculation, and code navigation.
Language Server Support
Provides autocomplete, go-to-definition, diagnostics, and docs via the Language Server Protocol with no extra configuration.
Rust-based Terminal Client
Built in Rust for performance; runs natively in the terminal without Electron, optimized for SSH or tmux sessions.
Summary
Best for backend developers, systems engineers, and researchers who edit code primarily in the terminal.
